Rent in Thai

“Rent” in Thai is เช่าchâo.

เช่า châo

to rent verb

châo falling

Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”

A rented room is a ห้องเช่าhâwng châo, and ให้เช่าhâi châo on a sign means 'for rent'.

Taught in Unit 12 · Lesson 2: Rent, bills and repairs of the free course.

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Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

chow
chaow

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ห้อง hâwng Room
ห้องนอน hâwng-nawn Bedroom
ห้องครัว hâwng-krua Kitchen
ห้องนั่งเล่น hâwng-nâng-lên Living room
ประตู bprà-dtuu Door
หน้าต่าง nâa-dtàang Window

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Unit 12 · A room in Nimman · Rent, bills and repairs. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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